Christmas Mishap – Episode 3

CHRISTMAS MISHAP
Genre: Holiday Romance
Tags: Love, Comedy, Chaos, Vacation
By: Vickie Dora 🌻
Chapter 3

“You don’t need to be nervous, my parents ain’t lions..” Luke cooed, holding my hand beneath his arms, assuring me safety. We succeeded in getting another dress from the mall, which is exclusively costlier than the first. A blue dress, beautifully endowed with crystal stones, making me look elegant like ladies of high classes. Lest I forget, the price isn’t what I would wanna say out, gawd damn..it’s really expensive..but might just be a stipend to Boss, cos he’s filthy rich.

With the look of things, the party had already begun; we made our way to try hall, housing a good number of people, mostly from the high class in the society. It’s not like they will invite low class citizens..nahh, this people deals with money and power..they won’t settle for less. The hall is perfectly decorated with different designs.

Some art works hang around each wall, beautiful Christmas trees at each pillar of the wall, Christmas florescent light to air it’s beauty… everywhere was looking sparkling nice, having a sweet smell of ornamental fragrance. The orchestra, playing a soft music, as people move around either exchanging greetings or having a chut chat, made it look like a ball, just like the ones I watch on TV.
“It’s a ball dimmit” a voice noted. Yea that’s my inner man.
“Welcome bro” a man in suit greeted us just as we entered, exchanging handshake with Luke while he slightly kiss my hand ..arghh… thank gawd I’m wearing a glove.

“How is it Jasper” Luke asked. “Fine…and who is this pretty…” He wriggled his brows, still holding my hand in his. “She’s not your business…” The former snapped, gently pulling my hand away from his. Jasper smirked

“Where are my parents?” Luke asked, while I simply watch them, trying to compare their looks. Jasper is also good looking…but something seem off….they have this quite resemblance.

We left the scene afterward, not without Jasper’s gaze on my a$$…perhaps…well I just feel like someone is staring at my a$$, and turned to look…only to meet his gaze…damnit.

“Mum..” Luke called just as we got to the few crowd of people. “My baby…” A middle aged woman, expensively dressed in a black dinner gown, with silver stripes, called out, walking towards us, alongside a man. Might be her husband, his features matched that of Luke..one wouldn’t doubt it if he is actually his father. This is the first time I will be meeting the Greystone family though, I only know my boss.

They exchanged pleasantries, while I give a curt bow, greeting with respect.

“Welcome darling…how are you” She asked, in a slight British accent. I tried to comport myself properly, giving a calm reply. “I’m fine.. ma’am..” I smiled out. “Oh..just call me mum dear..I love your dress…it’s beautiful” she added. I gulp in

“Thank you” I was thinking this pleasantries of a thing will end here until she asked something that got me shuttering.

“What model is it…” She asked. I felt stunned, unable to speak at first, letting out a nervous chuckle.
“Ermm..it’s…”
“Mum please, we came a long way here…can we have a place to seat” Luke spoke up, perhaps noticing my plight and came to my rescue.

“Oh..that’s true…just go have your seat…we will join you later, we still need to welcome other guest” she noted. We left afterward.
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Everyone had finally settled down at different tables, as the feast begun. I got to introduce myself to the family, and got to know each of them. Jasper is actually Luke’s younger brother, he is a fashionista who deals with female attires. His company hire models to display their new designs on a carpet walk, making lot of sales.

They also have a younger sister, she look sixteen to me..and have been taking several pics of herself ever since we started eating. I can’t say she is a spoilt child, I don’t know her well, but she seems like someone that is being pampered.
“So what do you do for a living Maria darling” Mrs, Greystone, his mum, asked.
“I..”

“She works with me…in my company” Luke chipped in..perhaps trying to avoid other questions..he doesn’t want me pestered. That’s a saving grace.

“You should allow her speak for herself bro” Jasper noted, winking at me. Such a flirt. Everyone diverted their attention to me, Luke have Jasper a hard glare.

“Yes I work in the company as one of the staffs” I replied, honestly.

Someone scoffed. “Just a staff, and I was thinking you are one hell of a high class lady…” A lady who is perhaps a close family friend, who had been trying to get Luke attention from the start, noted. She look overdressed to me…and have a proud attitude.

I bit my lips in embarrassment. “You shouldn’t say that Mira..” His dad voiced out, for the first time since we started eating. She smiled cunnily.

“Opss, my bad…I’m sorry” she replied, though , not sincerely..I could hear the sarcasm in her voice.

“No..you shouldn’t be..I work as a staff, I’m not from the high class society like you…but..it’s better than being jobless..or.. homeless” I resorted, maturely. I view Mrs. Greystone smile. Luke grabbed my hand from below the table, perhaps trying to calm me down..he smiled back at me when I looked at him.
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After a while, I excused myself to restroom ..I needed some space. Staring back at myself at the mirror, I had the hunch of cleaning off the make up, but nope…I aint gonna do that. I won’t give that b***h, who calls herself Mira a chance to mock me.
After washing my hands, I wear back my gloves, wanting to leave when the door opened, revealing the witch

She had a frown, that made her look really ugly. “What’s wrong?” I asked, innocently. She scoffed. “Gold digger” she muttered with gritted things, pushing me off the way..I almost stumbled. “Hey, what’s wrong with you” I snapped, getting angry. She laughed

“Oh, now you are ready to show your true colour..why pretend to be a good girl when you re not”
“I beg your pardon”

“Just shut for once and let me speak. You think we all don’t know your poor background, you are only trying to force your way into Luke’s life to have him..just for his money. Tell me, have you ever seen him with any lady, not to talk of a low life like you…” She scoffed

“What am I even saying…I’m very sure you enchanted him…cos you are so damn ugly, a poor ratty, b***h..why would he choose you as his date when he could have just picked up a mad person if he really want a low life…cos you are worst.”

“That’s enough” I cuts in…balling my fist. “I won’t watch you insult me for no reason. I don’t know you before, neither do you know me. What have I done to you?” I asked
She chuckled

“You wanna know what you did…you disgust me..your presence here is disgusting…Luke is mine, and mine alone…so don’t you ever think of having him..cos even if you do, then be ready to cry your eyes out.. because we are betrothed” she seethed, turning to leave. I could feel anger brimming up in me, but I ain’t here to create a weird scene..I would just keep my cool.

“Mira…” I called after her, she paused to glare at me.
“Go to hell” I cussed, walking out from the other door.

I made my way back to the hall. “Hey… I’ve been looking for you” Luke stated, walking towards me. I sighed, not returning any smile…I just feel so bad..this crazy lady has ruin my mood
“Are you alright” he asked, perhaps noticing.

I nodded. “Yea” “Ok then…would you like to dance..” All my replies came with nods…during the dance, I tried as much to avoid his eyes, not to get melted in it. Mira’s voice kept replaying in my mind..I don’t know why I suddenly feel heartbroken, it’s not like boss is my boyfriend or something..but he being betrothed is..really making me feel bad.

“You don’t look ok” he mouthed, I sighed briefly..thinking of a lie to give…I don’t want tell him to take me home yet, the party is yet to start. “No…I’m…ok”

“That’s it…come on” he pulled me out of the crowd. “Where are we going?” I asked, which he ignored. “I wanna see my parent first hold on” he left after muttering this. I sighed, relaxing on a close by chair.

Mira appeared from another entrances, she glared at me before going to join the family. I don’t know what Luke told his parent, they seem to look at me with a concern face from their seat, I couldn’t hear what he was telling his mum though…but she smiled and wave afterward. He left them walking up to me. We left the place, both seating silently in the car.
“I didn’t mean to act cold..I just…” I broke the silence
“It’s ok…I noticed you ain’t comfortable from the start…I’m the one at fault. Perhaps you ain’t used to party as this..”

Maybe he is right…I ain’t from a rich class, so.. “Where are we going to?”
“Be patient, you will see”
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“Hey…wake up” I heard a voice, and a light tap on my shoulder. Jesus, did I just sleep in the car…damn..this is un-lady- like. Luke smiled at me, getting off the car. He went round to open mine..wow, this is my boss acting like a gentleman..well he is.. but I’m just his employee.

“Wow…” I heard myself exclaiming on seeing the beauty of the place we came to. Carnival land. He brought me here..this place is my favorite..the food, dresses, dance..everything about this place is special. “Oh my gawd” I muttered again. “You like it right?”
“Like?…I love this place…”
“Then let’s go in..”

We had a change of dress, tried participating in some dance…I got to know about his dance skill together, this is the first time I’m seeing him this lively…that office is really concealing a lot. We had street steaks, juices…play games to win teddy bears, and many more fun.

A disc jockey decided to graze the night with a hit song, as I went mild in my world of dancing, not minding who is staring at me, not until I crash into someone holding a crate of drinks. We both fall to the ground leaving the bottles to splatter on the ground.

“No..no..not again” I whimpered, getting off the floor to leave but the fellow pulled my back. “Hey you, you are gonna pay for this” he snapped, holding my arm tightly. Now people were drawing closer…this is what I hate.

“I’m sorry..it was a mistake” “Mistake my foot…you weren’t looking your way while dancing…you’re surely gonna pay”

“What’s going on?” Luke asked coming towards the scene, he might have cited my struggles with the unknown man. We explained the plight

“It ok…how much is everything..” Luke asked, paying for it without stress..damn, I’m surely gonna have a word this night.

We walked towards were they sell steaks to buy more. “I’m really sorry sir…I’m just being clumsy” I admitted. He caressed my hair. “It’s ok…” He replied, not saying more.
He bought lots of steaks for himself and that I would take home. “You’ve tried enough for today sir…this is too much.. you shouldn’t have bothered to buy this…I feel like I’m not contributing to this outing.”

“Not really Maria…cos everything would be deducted from your salary” he winked, my eyes popped out…huhnn

“Including the money for the crashed drinks…” He whispered, walking back to the car.

Wait..did I just hear him right…did he actually mean what he said…man gonna be kidding me..this is bullshit, I was just trying to be polite…I can’t…gosh. I made my way back to the car. I think this is all for tonight..I kinda enjoyed coming here….it was fantastic..aside the little clumsiness I portrayed.
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We arrived at my place an hour to midnight. “Thanks so much for everything sir .I’m grateful..”
“You are welcome dear…hope your dad won’t scold me tomorrow for keeping you out this late…I’m sorry, we should have returned earlier”.

“Not at all… sometimes I love stay out late ..” I grinned. “Is that a tiny winy secret Miss Walter..” he smirk…now, he is being flirty. I laughed out
“Fine…my regards to everyone…till tomorrow then…I will be here by 8pm..is that too late”
“No, not at all..bye then

I watch the car zoom off before going in..I was expecting to meet everyone asleep, only to step in and meet different eyes staring at me. Their eyes seem heavy with sleep which they were perhaps trying to tame.

“Seriously…you all are awake…” I asked. “Yea…cos we wanna hear the full gist” Aunt Rolie muttered, giving a loud yawn. Damn…this is gonna be a long night.